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WASHINGTON, DC: Following last night’s tragic plane crash of a flight that originated from Wichita, the Kansas Congressional delegation of Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Reps. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids, and Ron Estes issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced that he has cosponsored H.R. 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. This legislation would support small businesses by extending a tax provision that allows them to deduct up to 20% of qualified income. Without Congressional action, this provision will expire at the end of the year.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt announced that he has introduced the bipartisan Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act of 2025 alongside Congressmen Steve Womack (AR-03) and Josh Harder (CA-09).
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House passed S. 5, the Senate-amended version of the Laken Riley Act. Included in the Laken Riley Act is language from H.R. 578, Sarah’s Law. Congressman Schmidt cosponsored both bills.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act – which he cosponsored – passed the House:
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Small Business Committee:
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, which he cosponsored as one of his first actions as a member of Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced he has been appointed to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and House Judiciary Committee for the 119th Congress.
“Both of these committee assignments will be important to keeping our country and our communities safe and secure,” said Congressman Schmidt. “As I have said many times, my priorities in Congress will always be to put the needs of the Second District and of America first.”
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after Congress certified the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, returning President Donald Trump to the White House:
“It's a new day in America! Congress’ certification of the November election has ensured that the will of the people is done. Now it's time to pass the America First agenda to secure the border, fight inflation, shrink the size of government, and Make America Great Again!"